For the past twenty years, award-winning landscape designer and TV host Charlie Albone has seen, shaped and revived many gardens around the world. Thanks to STIHL, join him and his guests on That’s How We Grow as they give you the tips and tricks to get your garden, lawn, or vegie patch looking its best. If your thumb is green, your garden vast and your to-do-list never ending this podcast is for you! STIHL Tools are only available from the more than 600 STIHL Dealers across Australia. Find out more about STIHL garden power tools at stihl.com.au and find your local STIHL Dealer at stihldealers.com.au We’d love to hear from you, please email any questions you have about your garden to: charlie@stihl.com.au
Charlie Albone is joined by one of Australia's most passionate gardeners, Costa Georgiadis. With a deep passion for the environment and a life-long history of advocating for sustainability, Costa and Charlie chat about the importance of nurturing a relationship with the environment and how community gardens could be the key to happier people and a happier planet. Want Charlie to answer your question on the podcast? please email any questions you have about your garden to: charlie@stihl.com.auThis podcast was hosted by Charlie Albone and created by STIHL AustraliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Charlie Albone is joined by self-sufficiency expert Mark Valencia, founder of Self Sufficient Me. Together, they'll be unpacking just what it means to be self-sufficient, how to grow and maintain a large veggie patch, how it can improve your health and the environment, and how you can start implementing these practices in your backyard. Want Charlie to answer your question on the podcast? please email any questions you have about your garden to: charlie@stihl.com.auThis podcast was hosted by Charlie Albone and created by STIHL AustraliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Charlie Albone is joined by architect and landscape designer Matt Leacy to chat about his extensive career designing some of Australia's most daring and innovative builds, and how the environment and sustainability are being implemented into modern design to create homes for generations to come. Want Charlie to answer your question on the podcast? please email any questions you have about your garden to: charlie@stihl.com.auThis podcast was hosted by Charlie Albone and created by STIHL AustraliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Charlie Albone is joined by AFL legend and contemporary aboriginal artist, Gavin Wanganeen, to chat about his career from aspiring footballer to modern indigenous artist; exploring how his heritage has influenced his works and relationship with the land. Want Charlie to answer your question on the podcast? please email any questions you have about your garden to: charlie@stihl.com.auThis podcast was hosted by Charlie Albone and created by STIHL AustraliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Charlie Albone is joined by compost and sustainability expert, Hannah Churton, to learn all about composting & worm farms, how to integrate them into your home, make sure you're doing it right and explain the huge impact simple renewable practices can have on the planet. Want Charlie to answer your question on the podcast? please email any questions you have about your garden to: charlie@stihl.com.auThis podcast was hosted by Charlie Albone and created by STIHL AustraliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Charlie Albone is joined by celebrated chefs and hosts of My Kitchen Rules, Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feidel to chat about what's growing in their backyards and how best to care for them, while also hearing about their journeys from food enthusiasts to culinary masters. Want Charlie to answer your question on the podcast? please email any questions you have about your garden to: charlie@stihl.com.auThis podcast was hosted by Charlie Albone and created by STIHL AustraliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Charlie Albone is joined by indoor plant hobbyist turned expert Jan Gettmann, better known to his fans as Sydney Plant Guy. Together, they'll be separating the myths from science when it comes to growing and maintaining your indoor jungle. Learn how to make your greenery flourish and the surprising impact indoor plants can have on your home and your mind. Want Charlie to answer your question on the podcast? please email any questions you have about your garden to: charlie@stihl.com.auThis podcast was hosted by Charlie Albone and created by STIHL AustraliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Charlie Albone is joined by lawn-mower extraordinaire and social media sensation, Tim Parker AKA, Tim The Lawnmower Man, to chat about all things green, including his experience offering his services to Aussie's in need and the tips and tools you can use to have your lawn looking lush and healthy in no time.Want Charlie to answer your question on the podcast? please email any questions you have about your garden to: charlie@stihl.com.auThis podcast was hosted by Charlie Albone and created by STIHL AustraliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Model, magazine editor, TV presenter, cookbook author and more, Deborah Huttonhas achieved plenty in life. But can she garden? Deb joins Charlie to chat about her gardening experience, what happened to her indoor plants and what she can incorporate into her new home renovation. Deb also discusses her skin cancer journey and how it led to her amazing hat range. Want Charlie to answer your question on the podcast? please email any questions you have about your garden to:charlie@stihl.com.auThis podcast was hosted by Charlie Albone and created by STIHL AustraliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Juliet Love is co-host on Better Homes & Gardens and married to the host of THWG, Charlie Albone. Juliet and Charlie break down how their home structure works, the battle over flowering plants and edible plants and the importance of including indoor plants.Juliet also reveals her pride in purchasing bargains to decorate a room. Want Charlie to answer your question on the podcast? please email any questions you have about your garden to:charlie@stihl.com.auThis podcast was hosted by Charlie Albone and created by STIHL AustraliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ever wanted to know the inside secrets of an award winning garden designer? Myles Baldwin is the founder of a prestigious landscape architecture studio which has won multiple international awards.Myles joins host Charlie Albone and breaks down their shared love of landscape design, the projects that excite them and what you can do to improve your green space. Want Charlie to answer your question on the podcast? please email any questions you have about your garden to:charlie@stihl.com.auThis podcast was hosted by Charlie Albone and created by STIHL AustraliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Chase host and co-host of The Morning Show, Larry Emdur, exposes celebrity gardens as well as his own shipping container made home. Joining host Charlie Albone, they run through their questionable dancing skills on Dancing With The Stars, what Larry looks for in his property investments and his beginning steps into gardening and the beautiful nature in Kangaroo Valley.Want Charlie to answer your question on the podcast? please email any questions you have about your garden to:charlie@stihl.com.auThis podcast was hosted by Charlie Albone and created by STIHL AustraliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lawn connoisseur Ben Sims (AKA @lawntips), reveals the secrets behind his viral lawn videos that make watching grass grow interesting. Learn about his favourite lawn types - and what he doesn't like, along with tips to get your lawn looking immaculate. Ben also breaks down how he has created a Par 3 course in his very own backyard! Want Charlie to answer your question on the podcast? please email any questions you have about your garden to:charlie@stihl.com.auThis podcast was hosted by Charlie Albone and created by STIHL AustraliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Compost Queen Kate Flood breaks down the basics of composting and the importance of having a nutritious garden with host Charlie Albone. Kate gives us the best tips and tricks to help step-up your household waste management and make your garden a regenerative garden! Want Charlie to answer your question on the podcast? please email any questions you have about your garden to:charlie@stihl.com.auThis podcast was hosted by Charlie Albone and created by STIHL AustraliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Charlie Albone is joined by award winning garden designer Phillip Johnson to chat about all things garden design including Phil's winning Best in Show Chelsea Flower Show design, now recreated in Melbourne. Hear how you can incorporate natural designs into your home garden from two of Australia's leading landscape designers.Want Charlie to answer your question on the podcast? please email any questions you have about your garden to:charlie@stihl.com.auThis podcast was hosted by Charlie Albone and created by STIHL AustraliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome back to season 3!Celebrity chef Curtis Stone reveals the must-grow herbs and vegies for your home garden in this episode of That's How We Grow. Joining host Charlie Albone, he runs through growing Australian natives in LA, incorporating fresh grown produce into your daily meals and tackles typical challenges of growing a thriving vegie patch.Want Charlie to answer your question on the podcast? please email any questions you have about your garden to: charlie@stihl.com.auThis podcast was hosted by Charlie Albone and created by STIHL AustraliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What a way to finish this season! Two of Australia's best garden designers share their insights on garden design and what inspires them. The amazing Paul Bangay joins Charlie Albone to discuss how his garden designs have evolved over the years, the passion and inspiration for his incredible designs, and Paul's amazing gardens at his Stonefield property in Victoria. Their shared passion for gardening and garden design is infectious and will inspire you to think about your own garden. On today's episode:Where Paul's passion for gardening beganHow travel inspires Paul's designsThe changing trends of what Australians want from their gardenHow Stonefields has evolved over the yearsThe rewards you can expect from working in your vegetable patchThe importance of maintenance for your gardenAnd the role Harold the peacock plays in Paul's garden Today's Guest: Paul Bangay OAM is one of Australia's most well-renowned landscape designers, with an extensive list of public and private commissions in Australia and beyond. Paul has been creating gardens that boast timeless charm and classic simplicity for over 25 years. In 2001, he was awarded the Centenary Medal for his contribution to public design projects. Paul has appeared on a number of gardening and lifestyle programs and published many widely-anticipated books, the most recent being ‘Small Garden Design' (2019). We'd love to hear from you, please email any questions you have about your garden to: charlie@stihl.com.au Look after your plants in the summer months, with advice from the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria. Check out the STIHL blog for all your gardening questions.https://blog.stihl.com.au/how-to-keep-plants-safe-during-the-summer-months/ Website: stihl.com.au/Instagram - @stihl_au or @charlie_albone This podcast was hosted by Charlie Albone and created by STIHL AustraliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jump in, we're putting in a pool! The great Australian dream of having a pool in the backyard remains incredibly popular. Charlie Albone is joined by award-winning landscape architect Tristan Peirce to discuss garden design, plant selection, current global pool trends, incorporating a pool and finding the balance of blending your garden design into the natural environment. These two highly credentialed garden designers highlight the importance of how a talented landscape designer can help you with your garden design to have a great sanctuary you'll love spending time in. On today's episode:How Tristan developed his landscape architect careerThe importance of soil preparation prior to plantingThe different challenges West Australian soils and climate presentTips to keep leaves and soil out of a poolGlobal pool trendsTristan's tops trees around a pool Today's Guest: Tristan Peirce is an award-winning landscape architect based in Perth, Western Australia. With over 16 years of experience in both residential and commercial fields, Tristan established his own landscape architecture business, tristanpeirce, in 2018. The business aims to provide innovative and bespoke landscape architecture, pool and garden designs for residential spaces and has received four awards from the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects and the Western Australian Landscape Design Association. We'd love to hear from you, please email any questions you have about your garden to: charlie@stihl.com.au Website: stihl.com.au/Instagram - @stihl_au or @charlie_albone This podcast was hosted by Charlie Albone and created by STIHL Australia/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The importance of insects such as bees for your garden, particularly your vegetable patch, can't be underestimated. Johanna Griggs has become incredibly passionate and interested in the humble bee. This passion is driving her gardening practices, which sees Johanna grow about 85% of the fruits and veggies she and her family eats. Charlie and Johanna share their passion for growing vegetables, compost and getting people involved in gardening. On today's episode:Johanna's love of the garden and outdoorsJohanna's incredible passion for beesThe importance of different plants to attract and support beesThe variety of plants Johanna grows in her vegetable patchJohanna's work with Beyond Blue Today's Guest: Johanna Griggs AM is an Australian television presenter, having hosted Better Homes and Gardens, House Rules, House Calls to The Rescue along with being one of 7's longest serving and most accomplished Sports hosts... including 8 Olympic Games, 3 Paralympic Games along with multiple world championships and Commonwealth Games. Johanna began her career in the pool as a competitive swimmer, winning a bronze medal at the 1990 Commonwealth Games, and a silver medal at the 1991 World Championships... before retiring at the age of 19. Having hosted the 12-logie award-winning show Better Homes and Gardens for 19 years, she has become an Australian household name. She is a board member for Beyond Blue and works closely with the Humpty Dumpty Foundation and the McGrath Foundation. We'd love to hear from you, please email any questions you have about your garden to: charlie@stihl.com.au Keen to build your own raised garden bed? Check out the STIHL blog for all your gardening questions.https://blog.stihl.com.au/how-to-build-a-raised-bed/ Website: stihl.com.au/Instagram - @stihl_au or @charlie_albone This podcast was hosted by Charlie Albone and created by STIHL AustraliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The transformation of land from a dairy farm to a macadamia farm makes for an amazing story. Charlie speaks with Martin and Will Brook to understand the journey they undertook, bringing the rainforest back and supporting the natural environment to improve their farming business. Martin and Will provide a great example of how supporting native plants thrive, but also help green your garden. On today's episode:How Brookfarm transformed their previously degraded landHow anyone can regenerate their land with the right knowledgeThe many benefits of supporting the natural habitatHow supporting the natural environment supports pest managementAnd just what makes the Brookfarm muesli so delicious?!Today's guest: Martin and Pam Brook began their family's journey to the country by purchasing Brookfarm in 1989. Back then, it was a rundown dairy farm. Working with the local environment, they began to transform the property, embracing the small pocket of rainforest that remained and supporting it to rejuvenate. Planting macadamia trees, a natural rainforest plant, transformed the farm's practices. With a focus on working with the environment to support the health of everything, Brookfarm is a leading sustainability led business. With son Will Brook now managing the business, the Brook family continue to see the farm's business evolve and support the rainforest surrounding it. We'd love to hear from you, please email any questions you have about your garden to: charlie@stihl.com.auWant to learn how you can promote biodiversity in your garden? Check out the STIHL blog for all your gardening questions.https://blog.stihl.com.au/promoting-biodiversity-in-your-garden/Website: stihl.com.au/Instagram - @stihl_au or @charlie_alboneThis podcast was hosted by Charlie Albone and created by STIHL AustraliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Growing your own fruit and vegetables is incredibly rewarding (and just occasionally frustrating thanks to pests!). Charlie talks to Lee Sullivan, a great home gardener who has converted her backyard to grow plenty of different food for her family. From the benefits of home grown food, to the importance of having a range of flowering plants, Charlie and Lee will fill you with knowledge for how you can start or expand your veggie patch! On today's episode:How Lee started growing her own foodHow anyone can start growing their own food in their backyard, regardless of sizeTips on companion plantingThe importance of supporting and feeding your soilThe story behind the giant carrots Lee has grown About Lee Sullivan:Lee Sullivan is an Australian instagram blogger and the creator of @urbanveggiepatch - an Instagram account where she documents her flourishing backyard garden and provides gardening and harvesting tips for her 144,000 followers. Her online blog gives advice on all things green, from how to grow the best carrots to mastering organic pest control. Lee was recently featured in Rebecca Gross's book Urban Homesteads: how to live a more sustainable lifestyle. We'd love to hear from you, please email any questions you have about your garden to: charlie@stihl.com.au Do you want to start your own vegetable patch? Check out the STIHL blog for all your gardening questions.https://blog.stihl.com.au/how-to-create-a-veggie-patch-from-scratch/ Website: stihl.com.au/Instagram - @stihl_au or @charlie_albone This podcast was hosted by Charlie Albone and created by STIHL AustraliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Freshly grown food provides the best ingredients when cooking, and growing vegetables in large quantities brings its own challenges for everyone, whether in the backyard vegetable patch or on a large farm. Charlie tucks in with Matt Moran to discuss Matt's amazing journey with food and farming, and how he grows produce for his own restaurants. On today's episode:How Matt Moran become a chef and restaurateurEating and cooking produce when it is in seasonMatt's favourite vegetables and herbs to growHow Matt works with his team to deliver a fresh seasonal menuMatt's vegetable patch on his farmAbout Matt MoranMatt Moran is an award-winning Australian chef and restaurateur who is considered to be the pioneer of ‘paddock to plate' philosophy in Australia. As owner of some of the most well-established and respected dining venues in Australia, he has appeared on many Australian cooking shows and has authored multiple successful cooking books. While being one of the most notable cooking personalities in the country, Matt still owns and operates a property in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, supplying beef and lamb to his restaurants. We'd love to hear from you, please email any questions you have about your garden to: charlie@stihl.com.auInterested in how to grow your own vegetable patch? Check out the STIHL blog for all your gardening questions.https://blog.stihl.com.au/how-to-create-a-vegetable-patch/Website: stihl.com.au/Instagram: @stihl_au or @charlie_alboneThis podcast was hosted by Charlie Albone and created by STIHL AustraliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A beautiful lush green lawn is admired by everyone. But how do you keep your lawn thriving, or how do you lay a new one? Charlie Albone is joined by an expert in the game, Graeme Colless, director at Evergreen Turf to answer all your questions. Supplying turf to some of the biggest sports stadiums in the country, and sowing turf at major horse racing tracks and golf courses, Graeme knows plenty about growing and maintaining lovely lawns. Charlie and Graeme discuss:The importance of good preparation for your lawnWhat to consider when choosing your lawn varietyHow to have your lawn the best in the streetHow to help your lawn recover after being impacted by heavy rainAbout Graeme CollessGraeme Colless is the director of Evergreen Turf, a turf company that maintains, renovates and constructs a variety of projects in the sports fields and landscape industry. Having directed projects such as the Sydney Cricket Ground, Bankwest Stadium, Randwick Racecourse and a number of major golf courses, Graeme is an expert in the lawn industry.We love to hear from you, please email any questions you have about your garden to: charlie@stihl.com.auLearn more about how to care for your lawn from the STIHL blog:https://blog.stihl.com.au/how-to-rejuvenate-your-lawn/Website: stihl.com.au/Instagram - @stihl_au or @charlie_alboneThis podcast was hosted by Charlie Albone and created by STIHL Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Charlie is back for season 2 of That's How We Grow! With an amazing line-up of guests, Charlie will be chatting with some incredible gardening experts throughout the season so you can grow and cultivate your best garden yet! Opening the new season, Charlie is joined by the former queen of breakfast television, Samantha Armytage. Listen to Sam talk about her own lifestyle treeseachange - from the beaches of Bondi to her tranquil country garden and animals. From kangaroos to hares, she's experienced everything in between. For Charlie, a country garden can be a thing of wild beauty – the space and opportunities available are a designer's dream and the possibilities endless. Charlie shows you how you can embrace the best of both worlds; the joy of native plants, and the structure of English traditional gardens. On this episode, we discuss:Sam's passion for her native gardenHow to combine a formal garden with native and drought resistant plantsThe lifestyle change of living in a rural areaAdvice for making a tree changeThe joys and challenges of native animals in your gardenAbout Samantha ArmytageConsidered the ‘Queen of Morning Television', Samantha Armytage is an Australian journalist, television presenter and podcast host. Best known for her previous role as the co-host of Network Seven's Sunrise, Samantha is now a columnist in lifestyle magazine Stellar. In 2021, she launched her podcast Something to Talk About with Samantha Armytage in collaboration with Stellar, discussing a range of topics with experts, influential friends and everyday Australians. In 2014, she authored her autobiography ‘Shine', taking readers through lessons about life, career and relationships. She is an ambassador for Soldier On and the Sony Foundation. We'd love to hear from you, please email any questions you have about your garden to: charlie@stihl.com.auFind you local STIHL dealer, there are over 600 across Australia: https://www.stihl.com.au/dealer-locator.aspxWebsite: stihl.com.au/ Instagram - @stihl_au or @charlie_alboneThis podcast was hosted by Charlie Albone and created by STIHL Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're back for a second season of That's How We Grow, in partnership with STIHL. Episode 1 is arriving today, with new episodes being released every two weeks!THAT'S HOW WE GROW is a podcast produced by host Charlie Albone in partnership with STIHL. Each fortnight Charlie welcomes gardening experts and Aussie icons to talk about the best tips, power tools and overall garden goodness. If your thumb is green, your garden vast and your to-do-list never ending this podcast is for you!We'd love to hear from you, please email any questions you have about your garden to: charlie@stihl.com.auFind you local STIHL dealer, there are over 600 across Australia: https://www.stihl.com.au/dealer-locator.aspxWebsite: stihl.com.au/ Instagram - @stihl_au or @charlie_alboneThis podcast was hosted by Charlie Albone and created by STIHL Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Charlie Albone is incredibly passionate about garden design. His garden displays at the Chelsea Flower Show are some of his career highlights. To indulge in this passion, Charlie is joined by friend and fellow designer Michael Bates. As an experienced garden designer, Michael joins Charlie to discuss the planning process for designing a beautiful garden and how they work with their respective clients to achieve this.On today's episode:Michael's approach to designing a gardenWhat aims to have in mind when designing a gardenThe importance of having a garden fitting its surroundsAt what stage do you get a professional involved in your garden designMichael's involvement with Mayfield, the largest privately owned garden in the southern hemisphereAbout Michael BatesWith over 30 years designing and landscaping, Michael has a wealth of experience in gardens. Michael and his team create, build and maintain beautiful gardens. So passionate in fact about Australian gardens, Michael has written a book called The New Australian Garden.We'd love to hear from you, please email any questions you have about your garden to: charlie@stihl.com.auWebsite: stihl.com.au/Instagram - @stihl_au or @charlie_alboneThis podcast was hosted by Charlie Albone and created by STIHL Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We all battle with garden maintenance at times, so Charlie catches up with David Laughlin from The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney to learn how the professionals approach this dilemma. If you love to get into the garden, or prefer to sit back and enjoy its aura, Charlie and David provide advice around just how best to plan and manage your garden. So, to help you spend more time enjoying and savouring your garden, rather than being intimidated and slaving away, Charlie and David provide their knowledge and expertise for you.On today's episode:- How to prioritise your garden maintenance- How do professional gardeners plan their maintenance program- The focus on organic garden practices to manage pests and weeds- The tools every good gardener needs- The importance of analysing your soil and area before planting- Low maintenance plants for high impact- What you can learn from killing a plantAbout David LaughlinDavid Laughlin has been with the Botanic Gardens for over ten years working in the horticulture team. He is the Curator Manager at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney and has a keen interest in perennial borders, annual colour displays and Australian Asteraceae.We'd love to hear from you, please email any questions you have about your garden to: charlie@stihl.com.auWebsite: stihl.com.au/Instagram - @stihl_au or @charlie_alboneThis podcast was hosted by Charlie Albone and created by STIHL Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Charlie catches up with his good friend, Andrew Winter, who he misses immensely after the 13-years they spent together filming Selling Houses Australia. The two catch up and discuss just how important a garden is when putting your home up for sale, with Andrew sharing his knowledge on how a beautiful garden can support the sale of your home. Many people focus on the interior of a home when selling while often the garden is overlooked. Completing some small jobs in the garden prior to sale can make a big difference to the sale price.On today's episode:The value a beautiful garden can add to a homeHow to recognise a well-maintained garden compared to a quick clean-up prior to saleAndrew's poor gardening abilitiesAndrew's secret history of gardeningTips for cleaning up prior to saleTrends in gardens supporting strong home salesHow home automation can boost your sale priceFind out if Andrew misses Charlie on Selling Houses AustraliaAbout Andrew WinterHost of Selling Houses Australian and Love It or List It, Andrew is a highly experienced real estate agent who knows what it takes to sell a home for its best price. Known for a lack of gardening knowledge, Andrew is a previous Gold Logie nominee. Andrew has shared his real estate knowledge to help many Australians sell their home for the best price possible.We'd love to hear from you, please email any questions you have about your garden to: charlie@stihl.com.auFind out more about how to prepare your garden for sale with Charlie's tips here:https://blog.stihl.com.au/top-garden-tips-to-prepare-your-home-for-sale-with-charlie-albone/Website: stihl.com.au/Instagram - @stihl_au or @charlie_alboneThis podcast was hosted by Charlie Albone and created by STIHL Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Host Charlie Albone is joined by self confessed plant nerd, Jimmy Turner. Australia's size and the variety in weather conditions brings unique challenges. From the dry heat down south, to the high humidity up north, the different types of heat bring different challenges to Australian gardeners. Charlie and Jimmy discuss how to manage your garden in these hot conditions and the best ways to look after plants in extreme heat.On today's episode:How to manage your plants in hot weatherWhen and how much to fertilise your gardens in warmer weatherHow to prepare your garden beds for hot weatherHow much and when to water your gardensWhat plants thrive in hot weatherThe importance of compost and mulch for your gardenAbout Jimmy TurnerJimmy is the CEO of City Parklands, which looks after the beautiful Roma Street Parkland, South Bank Parklands and the new Victoria Park. Jimmy also spent over 6 years as the Director of Horticulture Management at the Botanic Gardens and Centennial Park in Sydney. Having grown up in Texas and lived in Salt Lake City for a period, Jimmy has dealt with a variety of different heat conditions and knows how to prepare his garden to handle this.We'd love to hear from you, please email any questions you have about your garden to: charlie@stihl.com.auFind out more about how to keep your plants safe in hot weather:https://blog.stihl.com.au/how-to-keep-plants-safe-during-the-summer-months/Website: stihl.com.au/Instagram - @stihl_au or @charlie_alboneThis podcast was hosted by Charlie Albone and created by Stihl Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Host Charlie Albone is joined by expert arborist Martin Peacock to discuss tree management, from big gum trees to citrus. Martin is an experienced arborist and now completes tree reports for clients. With a wealth of experience climbing trees and analysing their health, Martin shares his knowledge with Charlie.On today's episode:When to prune your trees, including the different times of year for large trees compared to fruiting treesThe best advice for removing dead branchesHow to manage crossing branchesManaging young trees compared to mature treesBasic tool management for trimming trees and the safety gear you needWhen to get the professionals inWhen and how to remove a treeAbout Martin PeacockMartin has over 20 years of professional experience in arboriculture and horticulture, working across Australia and the UK. Highly qualified and broadly experienced, Martin has worked on a variety of tree projects across countries and continues to work with the Sydney Botanic Gardens for a research project.We'd love to hear from you, please email any questions you have about your garden to: charlie@stihl.com.auFind out more about tree management here:https://blog.stihl.com.au/tips-for-tree-pruning/Website: stihl.com.au/Instagram - @stihl_au or @charlie_alboneThis podcast was hosted by Charlie Albone and created by Stihl Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Host Charlie Albone is joined by the incredible Maggie Beer to discuss her passion for gardening. Maggie loves to create incredible dishes from her own produce. A renowned vegetable grower, Charlie and Maggie share their knowledge to help everyone have a brilliant vegetable patch.On today's episode:Will Maggie Beer share her burnt fig ice cream recipe with Charlie?Maggie's gardening passionPreparing vegetable garden bedsPlanning for crop rotation across vegetable bedsThe great work Maggie is doing with her foundationThe importance of maintaining, feeding and watering systems for your gardenPlanning the location of your vegetable gardenAbout Maggie BeerAustralian cooking royalty, Maggie Beer is a renowned cook, food author, restaurateur, and food manufacturer. In 2012, Maggie Beer was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia. Between managing her restaurant and writing her award winning cookbooks, Maggie is also a regular judge on MasterChef Australia and a judge on The Great Australian Bake Off.We'd love to hear from you, please email any questions you have about your garden to: charlie@stihl.com.auFind out more about how to build a ground level vegetable garden bed here: https://blog.stihl.com.au/how-to-create-a-vegetable-patch/Find out more about how to build a raised vegetable garden bed here:https://blog.stihl.com.au/how-to-create-a-rasied-garden/Find out more about the STIHL KombiSystem here:https://www.stihl.com.au/STIHL-Products/01478/KombiSystem.aspxFind out more about the Maggie Beer Foundation here:https://maggiebeerfoundation.org.au/Website: stihl.com.au/Instagram - @stihl_au or @charlie_alboneThis podcast was hosted by Charlie Albone and created by Stihl Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's show, host Charlie Albone is joined by lawn expert Joe Rogers. Joe is the commercial and research development manager at Lawn Solutions Australia, home to Sir Walter Buffalo turf. Charlie and Joe cover everything you need to know to spring your lawn back into shape, the best ways to establish, maintain and rejuvenate what is often the heart of a garden.On today's episode:Charlie & Joe discuss their approach to lawn maintenance - what to do and whenWhat are the common issues with lawns and how to overcome themWhat's the best way to prepare an area for new lawnHow to choose the best variety of turf for your gardenThe keys to rejuvenating a tired looking lawnTips for how to best mow and maintain your lawnToday's Guest: Joe RogersJoe is the commercial and research development manager at Lawn Solutions Australia, home to Sir Walter Buffalo turf. Joe has worked with lawn his entire life and is an expert on lawn varieties and growing a beautiful lawn.STIHL Tools are only available from STIHL Dealers, there are over 600 STIHL Dealers across Australia.Find out more about Battery Power by STIHL here: www.stihl.com.auFind out more about the STIHL iMow Robotic Mowers here: www.stihl.com.au/imowFind your local STIHL Dealer here: www.stihldealers.com.auWe'd love to hear from you, please email any questions you have about your garden to: charlie@stihl.com.auWebsite: www.blog.stihl.com.au/podcast Instagram - @stihl_au or @charlie_alboneThis podcast was hosted by Charlie Albone and created by STIHL Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's show, Charlie Albone is joined by his good friend, esteemed horticulturist Graham Ross. After all his years of gardening, Graham has plenty of stories to tell and has his finger firmly on the pulse of what people are up to in their garden's today. They cover gardening trends, Graham's time in the gardening industry and the changes they have seen over the years.On today's episode:Charlie chats to Graham Ross about trends they are seeing in gardensThe importance of spending time in the gardenHow Graham's passion for gardening grewGraham's experience and time working in the horticulture industryWhat's “Big G's” favourite gardening tool? His STIHL Battery Powered blower of course!How to plan your gardening calendarWhere to start your Spring Gardening CleanupToday's Guest: Graham RossSTIHL Tools are only available from STIHL Dealers, there are over 600 STIHL Dealers across Australia.Find out more about Battery Power by STIHL here: www.stihl.com.au/batteryFind your local STIHL Dealer here: www.stihldealers.com.auWe'd love to hear from you, please email any questions you have about your garden to: charlie@stihl.com.auWebsite: stihl.com.au/Instagram - @stihl_au or @charlie_alboneThis podcast was hosted by Charlie Albone and created by STIHL Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
THAT'S HOW WE GROW is a podcast, produced by host Charlie Albone and STIHL. Each week Charlie welcomes gardening experts to talk about the best techniques, power tools and overall garden tips. If your thumb is green, your garden vast and your to-do-list never ending this podcast is for you!STIHL Tools are only available from STIHL Dealers, there are over 600 STIHL Dealers across Australia.Find out more about Battery Power by STIHL here: www.stihl.com.au/batteryFind your local STIHL Dealer here: www.stihldealers.com.au We'd love to hear from you, please email any questions you have about your garden to: charlie@stihl.com.auWebsite: stihl.com.au/Instagram - @stihl_au or @charlie_alboneThis podcast was hosted by Charlie Albone and created by STIHL Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.